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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Harry Carson murdered?
(a) In his house.
(b) In the street.
(c) In the factory.
(d) In the woods.

2. What name does Mary call her Aunt Esther by?
(a) Auntie.
(b) Hetty.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Esther.

3. Why does Sally Leadbitter go to Mary's house in Chapter 25?
(a) Sally has news to share.
(b) Sally wants to hear gossip.
(c) Sally is bored.
(d) Sally misses Mary.

4. How is Harry Carson murdered?
(a) Harry is shot.
(b) Harry is drowned.
(c) Harry is stabbed.
(d) Harry is strangled.

5. Which of the following do the old boatman and his wife NOT use to try to revive Mary from fainting?
(a) A burnt feather.
(b) Cold water.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Smelling salts.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mary's boat has reached the John Cropper, how does Will say he will return to shore?

2. Who suggests that Mary hire a boat to catch up with Will?

3. Who recommends that Mary be the one to track down Will Wilson?

4. How does Jane feel about her son's affection for Mary?

5. What slows the boat for most of the journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does the summons to testify against her son have on Jane Wilson?

2. How does Mary realize that her father is the true murderer?

3. Who does Jane blame for Jem's arrest?

4. How do the Sturgis' try to revive Mary when she faints at their house?

5. Why does Margaret tell her grandfather that Mary should be the one to search for Will?

6. How does Esther hide the truth about her living situation from Mary when she visits her?

7. What does Mary stay up all night doing at the Sturgis' house?

8. What alibi is found for Jem?

9. Why does Mary want the doctor to declare Jane too sick to travel?

10. How does Mary end up going home with one of the sailors?

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